The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 33,300
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09) Mercedes C 180 Compressor
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 180 Compressor is 4.1 cm longer, 4.7 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1447
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
1770
2008
1437
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1770 mm
Width
1817 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1447 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
2760
4586
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
4586 mm
Length
4545 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2200 kg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
255 kg
14.53 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
W204
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.952
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
154 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
154 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
230 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
230 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
9.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
9.74 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
37 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
539 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Compressor
144 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180 Compressor
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data